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MNN Leadership Nominations are OPEN!
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Dear MNN Members, Robert Beattie and Gilbert Kirouac have graciously volunteered to serve as members of a nominations committee for upcoming MNN leadership elections. There are several positions open, from councilor to President. Please consider helping us develop a robust leadership team by considering the following from Robert and Gilbert: Nomination of councilors: You can self-nominate or nominate one of your colleagues you would feel is suitable for the positions listed below. If nominating a colleague, please first confirm that they would be okay with you putting their name forward. Please forward all nominations, including name and position, with the subject: Nomination for MNN council to: robert.beattie(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:robert.beattie@umanitoba.ca> by May 12, 2023 at 4:30 pm. Positions available for nomination: * President * Vice-President (vice president eventually becomes President after two-year term). * Secretary/Treasurer * Fort Garry Representative * St. Boniface Representative * Bannatyne Representative * University of Winnipeg Representative * Graduate Student Representatives (1 UM, 1 UW, voted by students) Voting: Nominations will be collected, and lists of names for each council position will be distributed to all MNN members for voting. Councilors shall be elected by a simple plurality of votes by electronic ballots received. We aim to have the results of the elections before the upcoming MNN Meeting on June 23. Attached is also the meeting minutes from the PI round table discussion held on April 19, 2023. The next PI meeting will be held during the lunch break of the MNN meeting on June 23, 2023 at the Leaf. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Sincerely, Robert To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Don't Forget to Register and Submit your Abstracts for the 2023 MNN Scientific Meeting June 23!
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Dear All, We are exciting to see everyone at this year's 2023 MNN Scientific Meeting taking place June 23 at The Leaf. With this date fast approaching, this is a reminder to please register and submit your abstracts at your earliest convenience at the link below. Abstract submission closes May 15, while conference registration will run until June 9th. https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-mnn-2023/ Thank you and we can't wait to see you in June! The 2023 MNN Organizing Committee To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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REMNDER MNN Visiting Speaker TODAY
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

REMINDER: From: Manitoba Neuroscience Network <info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca> Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 12:59 PM To: 'neuro-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <neuro-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: MNN Visiting Speaker APRIL 24 MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday, April 24, 2023 12:15 PM Apotex Centre Room 050 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday, April 24, 2023 1:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Timothy Mosca Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Thomas Jefferson University "Cellular Mechanisms of Synaptic Maturation: Connecting Development and Degeneration" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar but a Zoom link is available on request to those who cannot make it (available from info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> ) Dr. Robert Beattie is the host. Please contact Dr. Beattie (robert.beattie(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:robert.beattie@umanitoba.ca> ) if you wish to meet the speaker. For more information, please contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Next MNN local speaker April 28 - Dr. Paul Marcogliese
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Our local speaker series is presented the last Friday of each month from 9:00 to 10:00 am. We continue FRIDAY APRIL 28 with a talk from Dr. Paul Marcogliese. This presentation is IN-PERSON with a hybrid Zoom link provided for those who cannot make it. The information as follows: MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday April 28, 2023 9:00 AM Dr. Paul Marcogliese Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics University of Manitoba "Drosophila in disease diagnosis, mechanisms and precision therapy: Loss of IRF2BPL impairs neuronal maintenance via excess Wnt signalling" *IN-PERSON EVENT* LOCATION: Bannatyne Campus, Apotex Building, Room 050 ZOOM LINK FOR OFF-CAMPUS ATTENDEES: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66438089041?pwd=V0FJdEltQmcwVHk0OWxoRlZxR1UrZz09 Meeting ID: 664 3808 9041 Passcode: 526677 For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. For more information, please contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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NEW TIME - Dr. Timothy Mosca on April 24
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

Please note the new time and location for Dr. Mosca's presentation on April 24. It will now be at 10:00 am in Theatre C, UM Bannatyne Campus. Streaming link available on request. MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday, April 24, 2023 10:00 AM BMSB THEATRE C University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday, April 24, 2023 1:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Timothy Mosca Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Thomas Jefferson University "Cellular Mechanisms of Synaptic Maturation: Connecting Development and Degeneration" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar but a Zoom link is available on request to those who cannot make it (available from info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> ) Dr. Robert Beattie is the host. Please contact Dr. Beattie (robert.beattie(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:robert.beattie@umanitoba.ca> ) if you wish to meet the speaker. For more information, please contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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MNN Visiting Speaker April 20 - Dr. Vincent Lelievre
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Thursday April 20, 2023 10:00 AM Apotex Centre Room 050 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Thursday April 20, 2023 11:30 AM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Vincent Lelievre Professor of Neuroscience University of Strasbourg "The interaction between stress and maternal VIP on nervous system development in mice: evidence for crucial integrative functions of placenta" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar but a Zoom link is available on request to those who cannot make it (available from info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> ) Dr. Jean-Eric Ghia is the host. Please contact Dr. Ghia (jean-eric.ghia(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:jean-eric.ghia@umanitoba.ca> ) if you wish to meet the speaker. For more information, please contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Nick Shepel Trainee Travel Award in Neuroscience
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

2023 Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award Application deadline: FRIDAY, MAY 19TH, 2023 Background: The fund was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his laboratory partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always excel. His insistence to always try better has had a permanent effect on his lab mates and peers. Nick led by example and taught that detailed preparation and execution of experiments ensured reliable results. Purpose: The purpose of this fund shall be to recognize a young investigator(s) (specifically in the neuroscience area) by providing an annual award(s) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at an upcoming national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation. This year, awards are available with a value of up to $1000. Eligibility: At the time of application the following conditions are required: . Students must be registered as a full-time graduate student in the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. . The area of research being presented at the conference must relate to the field of neuroscience. . A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not receive the award during the provisional period. . Amount of award(s) may vary each year. . Students must be giving an "IN-PERSON" poster or oral presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting (national/international). Virtual attendance does not qualify for award. . Students who have received this award previously should not apply. Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the following information *If your application is not complete, it will not be considered: . Introductory letter describing meeting, location and date . Copy of abstract . Curriculum vitae . Current GPA, transcripts not needed . Proposed budget of travel costs . Submit your completed application materials to kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Request for reimbursement must be done within 2 weeks following travel otherwise eligibility may be voided. For more information please contact: Kelly Jorundson kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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MNN Visiting Speaker APRIL 24
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday, April 24, 2023 12:15 PM Apotex Centre Room 050 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday, April 24, 2023 1:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Timothy Mosca Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Thomas Jefferson University "Cellular Mechanisms of Synaptic Maturation: Connecting Development and Degeneration" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar but a Zoom link is available on request to those who cannot make it (available from info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> ) Dr. Robert Beattie is the host. Please contact Dr. Beattie (robert.beattie(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:robert.beattie@umanitoba.ca> ) if you wish to meet the speaker. For more information, please contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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2023 MNN Scientific Meeting: Meeting Registration & Abstract Submission NOW OPEN!
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

Good Day, The 2023 MNN Scientific Meeting Organizing Committee is excited to announce that the meeting website is now available, and Registration and Abstract Submission are now OPEN. Please follow the link below to the 2023 MNN Scientific Meeting Webpage, where you will find all necessary details regarding this year's meeting and for registration and abstract submission. <https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-mnn-2023 /> 2023 Manitoba Neuroscience Network Scientific Meeting - REGISTER HERE We cannot wait to see you at The Leaf on June 23! Sincerely, Ben Lindsey Chair of the 2023 MNN Scientific Meeting To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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REMINDER: MNN VISITING SPEAKER - Dr. Annie Vogel Ciernia
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 14 Mar '23

14 Mar '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday, March 20, 2023 11:00 AM Apotex Centre Room 050 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday, March 20, 2023 12:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Annie Vogel Ciernia Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of British Columbia Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health "Epigenetic Regulation of Microglial Innate Immune Memory in the Brain" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar but a Zoom link is available on request to those who cannot make it (available from info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> ) Dr. Galen Wright is the host. Please contact Dr. Wright (galen.wright(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:galen.wright@umanitoba.ca> ) if you wish to meet the speaker. For more information, please contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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